Ever wish you could read a traveler’s mind and discover exactly what could get them to find and book your property? Listing Strength from TripAdvisor Rentals helps you do just that.

It’s a tool designed to ensure your listing is in top shape to attract bookings. And, unlike ordinary boot camp, we’ve already done the hard work for you!

Listing Strength measures your listing against what we know travelers are looking for and gives you a score out of 12. It’s a kind of booking barometer—a way to take all kinds of different factors into account and reveal how effective your listing is at attracting bookings.

Not only does Listing Strength give you practical tips to improve your listing, it also offers you something else that’s very valuable – the reassurance that you’re doing all you can to make it successful.

Ever wish you could read a traveler’s mind and discover exactly what could get them to find and book your property? Listing Strength from TripAdvisor Rentals helps you do just that.

It’s a tool designed to ensure your listing is in top shape to attract bookings. And, unlike ordinary boot camp, we’ve already done the hard work for you!

Listing Strength measures your listing against what we know travelers are looking for and gives you a score out of 12. It’s a kind of booking barometer—a way to take all kinds of different factors into account and reveal how effective your listing is at attracting bookings.

Not only does Listing Strength give you practical tips to improve your listing, it also offers you something else that’s very valuable – the reassurance that you’re doing all you can to make it successful.

“On average, listings with 1-2 reviews receive 2X more interests”

YOUR LISTING STRENGTH

Each of the following actions is worth one point towards your Listing Strength score, giving you a maximum score of 12:

YOUR LISTING STRENGTH

Each of the following actions is worth one point towards your Listing Strength score, giving you a maximum score of 12:

“85% of travelers would rather book online”

Read on to discover why these are so important and how to score highly. Remember, this is all about setting up your listing to succeed!

Read on to discover why these are so important and how to score highly. Remember, this is all about setting up your listing to succeed!

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Today’s traveler wants instant responses, and the app equips you to meet these expectations. Get booking and message notifications on-the-go, update your calendar, rates, and more—right from your mobile.

Travelers seek out reviews, so you just can’t afford not to have any. Fact: just one review could double traveler interest in your listing (compared to listings with zeo reviews)! No wonder getting your first review gets you another point.

Synchronize your other listings—like Airbnb or HomeAway—with your TripAdvisor calendar. Why is this worth another point? Because it means your availability is up-to-date all the time, with next-to-no chance of you canceling a booking.!

Seasonal rates are key to making your rental as profitable as possible all year round. You’ll stay competitive and maximise your bookings through peak and low seasons. Add them for another Listing Strength point!

Our research shows that listings with 16 photos get 125% more traveler interest than those with 4. Why is this? Images help a traveler picture themselves in your rental. The more detail they show, the more confident the traveler becomes… and the more likely they are to book!

Maybe you don’t allow smoking, or perhaps your home isn’t suitable for pets. House Rules help you set guests’ expectations before they arrive and ensure you get the right bookings for your rental. It’s worth another point!

Will you be around during the guest’s stay do you prefer a hands-off approach? Whichever it is, be upfront with your guest. Managing guests’ expectations from the get-go is the best way to customer satisfaction. t.

So there you have it: how to boost your Listing Strength and give yourself the best possible chance of securing more valuable bookings! Score as high as you can and then get ready to receive lots more interest from travelers.

So there you have it: how to boost your Listing Strength and give yourself the best possible chance of securing more valuable bookings! Score as high as you can and then get ready to receive lots more interest from travelers.

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